Ep. 409 Why Are There So Many Different Kinds of Frankincense Essential Oils?: Making Sense of Frankincense and All Its (Main) Species

Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.” Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse the consumer even more, many suppliers tout their version is best.

So, how do you decide which one is right for you? 

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Ep. 398: Using Herbs and Essential Oils Safely During Critical Times in the Lifespan: Through the Stages of Motherhood of Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Postnatally and with Children

Dr. Mary Bove has been a practicing herbalist for over 50 years and a licensed Naturopathic Doctor for over 30 years. She is a brilliant, powerful, passionate, and sought-after botanical advocate, integrative medicine educator, formulator, international speaker, and innovator. Dr. Bove’s love of botanical medicine goes deep. It was ignited at 18 years old when the book “Common Herbs for Natural Health,” opened up her world.

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Ep. 397: Solosode Essential Oils for the Vagus Nerve

In this episode of The Essential Oil Revolution, I do a solosode! One can never pay too much attention to the vagus nerve. In fact, it’s one of the hottest topics in wellness right now! This is because this tenth cranial nerve is critical in regulating many essential body functions, including of the heart, gut, brain, and lungs.

We’ve touched upon the vagus nerve a few times with several amazing experts on the Essential Oils Revolution podcast! In this episode, I’m back for another solo episode in which I explore in more depth what some of my favorite essential oils are to support our vagus nerve. These essential oils were selected based on my clinical experience, their traditional use, and that they also have some evidence of favorably modulating our nervous system in scientific research. 


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Ep. 396: Using Essential Oils for Nervous System Balance, Brain and Mood Support, Detoxification and Lymphatic Flow, and to Enhance all the Five Foundations of Health

Jodi Cohen earned her MBA from Columbia University and is an award-winning investigational journalist. She has worked as a marketing executive at Microsoft, Time Inc., and US News & World Report, and as a legislative aide to Senator Ted Kennedy. Due to her personal health issues of anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity, her career shifted into wellness. As a result, she holds certifications in nutritional therapy, functional neurology, herbalism, and aromatherapy. She also has extensive educational training in plant medicine, brain health, Chinese medicine, and integrative medicine. 

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Ep. 395: Holistic Pet Care and Using Essential Oils with Cats and Dogs with The Natural Pet Doctor

Dr. Katie Woodley, BVSc, GDVCHM, cVMA, is an internationally renowned holistic veterinarian. She is a member of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr. Woodley earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University in New Zealand and her Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Katie, as she’s affectionately referred to by her audience and pet parents, fell in love with the nature setting in New Zealand and it was there that she was introduced to natural healing before settling in Colorado. She pursued learning more about holistic health after a healing crisis with her husbands’ autoimmune disease and her own pet’s cancer.

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Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt our Gut Bugs?

In this episode of The Essential Oil Revolution, I do my first solosode! I review studies on how essential oils impact the microbiome. Specifically, I explore the evidence on how they can selectively inhibit pathogens as they support our beneficial bacteria. I became interested in becoming a naturopathic doctor when I got my life back after suffering from chronic pain from two herniated discs, celiac disease, Lyme disease, and emotional upheaval from it all! Throughout my healing journey, I implemented many holistic tools. Essential oils, nutrition, yoga, nutraceuticals, whole food supplementation, and chiropractic allowed me to regain my passion for living. Each had a powerful place in my health story, but essential oils stole my heart.

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